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HR 829 · in committee · major

Fighting Budget Waste Act

What this bill does

  • The President and budget officials must consider GAO recommendations for improving federal government efficiency when preparing the annual budget.
  • This affects federal budget planning and how government agencies allocate resources.
  • No new spending is required; the bill mandates consideration of cost-saving recommendations during budget preparation.

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  1. 01

    What mechanisms would ensure federal agencies actually implement GAO efficiency recommendations rather than simply considering them during budget planning?

  2. 02

    How might prioritizing cost-saving recommendations affect service delivery or staffing levels across different federal departments?

  3. 03

    What evidence suggests that GAO recommendations have historically led to measurable budget savings when government agencies have adopted them?

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Chris Pappas

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Introduced 2025-01-31

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Legislative timeline

  1. 2025-01-31 · house · IntroReferral

    Referred to the House Committee on the Budget.

  2. 2025-01-31 · IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

  3. 2025-01-31 · IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

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